Covert participation is appropriate to gain access to otherwise inaccessible settings or groups.

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Covert participation can be appropriate in research contexts where openly participating or observing would alter the behavior of the subjects or make access to the setting or group impossible, thus allowing researchers to gather more authentic data. However, it raises ethical concerns regarding consent and deception.

Covert Participation Is Appropriate to Gain Access to Otherwise Inaccessible